Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:
Iran Armed Forces hold nationwide military parades
Iranian Armed Forces began military parades all over the country on Monday, the first day of the Sacred Defense Week which marks the onset of the Iraqi imposed war on Iran 34 years ago.
Muslim unity needed to end terror in Mideast: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has emphasized the importance of unity in the Muslim world, calling for efforts to fend off divisions among different religious groups.
Firouzabadi criticizes use of Islamic State for ISIL
Major General Hassan Firoozabadi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday criticized the US officials for calling terrorists active in Iraq and Syria as Islamic State.
Commander: Iran to give crushing response to aggressors
A senior regional commander of the Iranian Army stressed full security at the countrys borders, and said the Armed Forces would give a crushing and rigid response to any enemy who would dare to make an aggression against Iran.